Device and method for detecting and reporting seed placement

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9936631
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15281682

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A seeding machine includes a main frame and a row unit coupled to the main frame. The row unit has a row unit frame and a seed firmer coupled to the row unit frame. The seeding machine also includes a seed detection sensor coupled to the seed firmer. The seed detection sensor is configured to detect seed position within an open furrow.

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DEERE & COMPANYONE JOHN DEERE PLACE MOLINE IL 61265

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Garner, Elijah B Bettendorf, US 133 1901
Hubner, Cary S Geneseo, US 57 356
Rhodes, Michael Moline, US 53 1209
Underwood, Mark Milan, US 30 1281

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